Tourism & Hospitality
Train-and-Place Programme
Tourism & Hospitality Train-and-Place Programme
What is it about?
The Tourism & Hospitality Train-and-Place Programme offers a job-skills pathway that provides industry-relevant skills training, employment facilitation such as job matching and interview preparation, and on-the-job support for persons with disabilities.
The programme brings together training providers, job coaches and employers to give you the support you need, from learning new skills to finding the right job.
Benefits of Programme:
- Industry-relevant skills training to build job capacity
- Training curriculum designed for persons with disabilities
- Hands-on training at a simulated workplace
- Access to inclusive job opportunities
- Be supported in your employment by job coaches
Why join the Tourism and Hospitality Sector?
Tourism spending in Singapore is projected to reach between $47 billion and $50 billion by 2040. In 2024, the country recorded an all-time high of $29.8 billion in tourism receipts, driven largely by visitors from top spending markets such as China, Indonesia, and Australia, with international visitor arrivals hitting 16.5 million.
Looking ahead, the rate of tourism spending is expected to outpace the growth in visitor arrivals, as Singapore shifts its focus from volume to value. This vision is encapsulated in the Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) Tourism 2040 roadmap, which revolves around three key pillars: cultivating future demand, enhancing Singapore’s appeal as a destination, and developing a future-ready tourism sector.
Source: Singapore targets $50 billion in tourism receipts by 2040 – The Straits Times
Learn more about the fast-growing tourism sector and how you can be part of it to build a meaningful and fulfilling career.
1. Tourism Sector
Singapore Industry Landscape - Tourism
2. Hospitality Sector
Singapore Industry Landscape - Hotel and Accommodation Services
Who Can Apply?
We welcome persons with disabilities who meet both the general eligibility criteria and the suitability traits outlined below:
1. General Eligibility
Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents (PR) who are not currently enrolled as full-time students, and with a certified permanent disability.
Disabilities supported by SG Enable for the programme are:
- Autism
- Intellectual disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Visual Impairment
2. Suitability / Readiness Attributes
Applicants should also be:
- Keen to work in the tourism and hospitality sector
- Able to manage tasks with guidance and work in a team environment
- Comfortable in structured settings and willing to learn
- Capable of basic communication and independent travel
- Physically fit for roles such as housekeeping or F&B service
- Equipped with basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Committed to full-time training and job placement
What Training Looks Like
Participants in the Train-and-Place Programme undergo a blend of vocational and soft skills training tailored to workplace expectations in the sector. Training takes place in both classroom and work-simulated environments to mirror real-world settings. It is practical, inclusive, and designed to build both confidence and competence.
Key Aspects Include
Vocational Training
Participants learn role-specific skills aligned with industry standards. These may include:
- Preparing and serving food and beverages
- Making beds and ensuring cleanliness of the guestroom
- Greeting guests, handling check-ins and check-outs, and attending to customer requests
Soft Skills Development
To help participants thrive at the workplace, the programme also covers areas such as:
- Workplace communication and service orientation
- Professional grooming and personal hygiene
- Managing emotions and building resilience
- Self-advocacy and teamwork
Supported Learning Environment
Participants benefit from:
- Hands-on practice through work-simulated training
- Guidance from experienced trainers with sector expertise
- Support from job coaches to facilitate transition into employment
Your Journey Through The Programme
Training Fees & Support
Course Fee
After 95% subsidy,
Course Fee Payable: $180 subject to GST where applicable
(This amount may be offset using your SkillsFuture Credit or Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA), if available.)
Training Allowance
Training Allowance: $6/hour
Trainees will receive training allowance during the training phase if they meet at least 75% attendance.
How to apply
The programme application period is now open from 1 July 2025 to 15 August 2025.
Step 1: Register Interest
Submit the online application form (additional supporting documents may be requested) and indicate preferred job role(s).
An email acknowledgement from Enabling Academy will be sent within five working days upon receipt of the application.
Step 2: Eligibility and Selection
Undergo screening for job readiness, suitability, and alignment with industry demands.
Step 3: Result
a. Successful applicants will be notified
b. Otherwise, the rest of the applicants will be informed and may explore other training and employment support programmes offered by SG Enable
Participating Employers (including but not limited to):
- Grand Hyatt Singapore
- Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
- Holiday Inn Singapore Little India
- Marina Bay Sands
- Pan Pacific Hotels Group
- Raffles Hotel Singapore
- Shangri-La Singapore
- The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
Contact Us & FAQs
For enquiries on the programme, please email enablingacademy@sgenable.sg
Please refer to the list of programme FAQs for persons with disabilities and their caregivers.